The Wood Olympics
As parts of the world continue re-opening after their battles with COVID-19, the opening ceremonies for the Tokyo Olympics will be held on July 23rd. In the aftermath of the [...]
Japan Woodshock Talk Part 2
Even as North American lumber prices have retracted somewhat over the past few weeks, “woodshock” remains the most talked about issue in the Japanese construction industry. Continued shortages of structural [...]
Woodshock Talk in Japan
While the general public in Japan is focused on every new piece of news about the current 4th COVID-19 wave and what it means for the Olympics scheduled to start [...]
Resort Technical Training Seminars in Japan and Korea
One of BC Wood’s main strategies to grow the market opportunities for Canadian wood products in Asia has been to pursue the growing Japanese and Korean resort markets. As [...]
“Zoom-in On Japan”: Lead Generation Campaign PART II
While Japan has fared better with COVID-19 than most countries and is even holding in-person trade shows, international travel restrictions still prohibit Canadian companies from attending directly. For this [...]
Japan Home and Building Show 2020
As Japan has so far weathered COVID-19 better than most countries, almost all restrictions on business activities have been lifted and even trade shows are being held. The BC [...]
“Zoom-in On Japan”: Lead Generation Campaign 2020
Japan has fared better with COVID-19 than most countries and recently lifted almost all remaining restrictions leading to a strong economic rebound. Unfortunately, international travel restrictions are still in [...]
Japan Post Commemorates Canadian Reconstruction Projects and Friendship
Jim Ivanoff | ivanoff@bcwood.jp Japan Post has released a stamp series to commemorate Canada’s support in the aftermath of the 2011 Great Eastern Japan Earthquake. This collection focuses on [...]
“With Corona” Trade Shows in Japan
Jim Ivanoff | ivanoff@bcwood.jp As COVID-19 shutdown large gatherings in Japan last winter, we wondered how and when BC Wood would be able to again offer industry the opportunity [...]
Experiencing Hakuba’s Offerings and Opportunities
Jim Ivanoff | ivanoff@bcwood.jp Usually I take my family to Canada over the summer as a both a chance to visit family and to escape Tokyo’s extreme heat, but [...]